Our Staff

We understand how difficult it is to lose a loved one. Our compassionate and caring team work hard each and every day to make sure that the members of our community and beyond are taken care of during such a difficult time. For advice on what to do when a loved one is dying, making funeral arrangements, pre-arranging your own funeral, or anything else, please feel free to contact us, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

We promise to work with you and your family in your time of need to create the perfect memorial service for your loved one. We will be here for you today, as well as tomorrow.

Licensed Funeral Directors

All of our licensed directors adhere to the highest standard of ethical practices and are committed to ensuring that all of your needs are attended to. Their commitment to the community and genuine compassion toward families are but a few of the characteristics that make them outstanding in their field. We are proud to have them on our staff.

Michael Fawcett

Funeral Director

Email: michael@fawcettfuneralhomes.com

Office Phone: 705 445-2651

Fax: 705 445-7542

Michael Fawcett is part of the third generation of Fawcett's to serve the community. Michael was born and raised in Collingwood. He graduated from Collingwood Collegiate Institute. Michael went on to graduate from the Funeral Service Education Program at Humber College receiving honors on his provincial board examinations in 1999 while also receiving the Mark MacAvoy Memorial Award as selected by his professors. Michael has been featured in The Canadian Funeral Director, The Canadian Funeral News and The American Funeral Director Magazines as well as appearances on One on One, Georgian Bay Living and Daytime television talk shows and CBC Radio.

Jim Henderson

Funeral Director

Email: info@fawcettfuneralhomes.com

Office Phone: 705-466-2108

Fax: 705-445-7542

Born and raised on the family farm in Stayner, Jim is somewhat of a hometown boy. The youngest of six children to Helen and the late Ian Henderson. After receiving a degree in music at Wilfred Laurier University, Jim returned home and started a career in food services. He returned to Humber College in 2002 and in 2004 received a diploma in Funeral Services and acquired his Funeral Director's License. While attending Humber College he received the S.C.I Funeral Services Award and the Great Lakes Funeral Services Award. Family is a great part of Jim's life, with four generations still living in the Georgian Bay area. Jim is the Managing Director of Fawcett Funeral Homes, Creemore Chapel.

Administrative Staff

Although not licensed funeral directors, these members of our staff are vitally important toward the operation of our firm. These individuals make it possible for us to professionally coordinate funerals with the quality of service our community has come to expect from us.

Andrew Fawcett

Email: andrew@fawcettfuneralhomes.com

Office Phone: 705 445-2651

Fax: 705 445-7542

Andrew, along with his wife and daughters , are all born and raised in Collingwood. Andrew is also part of the third generation of Fawcett's to serve the community. Andrew has been employed in the funeral industry since 1984 working along side his father, the late Robert P. Fawcett. Andrew is a graduate of Collingwood Collegiate Institute.

Support Staff

Their presence is critical to the day-to-day operation of our facilities. Our support staff plays an important role in ensuring our high standard of service. We are proud of their dedication and commitment.